They are renowned as pioneers and frontrunners in jungle and drum and bass, and the group obtained a Mercury Music Prize nomination for their 1998 album Two Pages. Their style was initially uptempo breakbeat house and techno, and has progressed to hardcore, jungle, and drum 'n' bass. Comparisons have been drawn between them and East London band Shut Up and Dance, with both bands evolving in the early 1990s as a rapprochement between the breakbeat-driven African-diasporic musical structures of hip-hop and reggae, and the dark, European reconstruction of the techno sound popularised by the likes of Joey Beltram, CJ Bolland, and Mundo Muzique. 4hero both embraced the dynamics of populist rave culture, and maintained an avant-garde status as innovative and experimental producers. They trail blazed genre-crossing studio techniques like timestretching and pitch-shifting.
Escape That
4hero Lyrics
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Ooooh-eee...
I feel it's time that we depart
For futures that means there's no start
All hopes and a sense that we may feel
'Cause peace has lost its mass appeal
Now all that's certain is a passing of time
With patience gone, now greed prevails
Oblivion time we set sail
But it's not as bad as it may seem
I know a place that's found in dreams
The visions in my mind let me see
That Heaven's gates may truly be
Where your inner soul is known to you
And spiritual ground is captured too
If you open your mind you'll be welcome to
Escape that (Going back, going back, back, back)
Escape that (Going back, going back, back, back)
Escape that (Going back)
Where's there's no wrong
When life was strong
Escape that (Going back, going back, back, back)
Escape that (Going back, going back, back, back)
Ooh Escape that (Going back)
Where's there's no wrong
When life was strong
(Back, back)
(Going back, going back, back, back)
(Going back, going back, back, back)
(Going back)
Where's there's no wrong
When life was strong
Escape that (Back, back)
(Going back, going back, back, back)
(Going back, going back, back, back)
Escape that (Going back, going back)
Where's there no wrong
When life was strong
I was once told that nature's plan
Was God's way of looking after Man
That carelessness has a price to pay
Now all that's certain is Judgment Day
Mortality's doom has left a trail
At this moment good seems to fail
Selfishness has a destructive path
Regret be felt in the aftermath
But it's not as bad as it may seem
For I know a place that's found in dreams
The visions in my mind let me see
That Heaven's gates may truly be
Where your inner soul is known to you
And spiritual ground is captured too
If you open your mind you'll be welcome, welcome to
(Back, back)
(Going back, going back, back, back)
(Going back, going back, back, back)
Escape that (Going back)
Where there's no wrong
When life was strong
Ooh Escape that (Back, back)
(Going back, going back, back, back)
(Going back, going back, back, back)
Ooh Escape that (Going back)
Where there's no wrong
When life was strong
(Back, back)
(Going back, going back, back, back)
(Going back, going back, back, back)
(Going back, going back, back, back)
Where there's no wrong
When life was strong
(Back, back)
(Going back, going back, back, back)
(Going back, going back, back, back)
(Going back, going back, back, back)
Where there's no wrong
When life was strong
The lyrics of 4hero's song Escape That speak of the realization of the consequences of our actions and the need to escape from a world that seems to have lost its way. The first verse speaks of the loss of hope and the sense of impending doom due to the prevailing greed and disregard for the environment. The second verse talks about mortality and judgment day as a result of carelessness, selfishness, and destruction. However, the chorus offers a message of hope and a way out of the darkness. The singer speaks of a place found in dreams, where one's inner soul is known, and there is no wrong. It is a place of spiritual renewal, where the ground is captured, and life was once strong.
The song's message is one of hope, urging listeners to look within themselves and find a way to escape the negativity that surrounds them. It is a call to action, asking people to change their thoughts, minds, and attitudes towards the environment, society, and themselves to start anew. The repeated use of the phrase "Going back" and the backing vocals of "Escape that" emphasize the need to leave behind the past and escape to a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel it's time that we depart
I feel like it's time for us to leave and move forward.
For futures that means there's no start
For the future that has no clear beginning.
All hopes and a sense that we may feel
All the hope and sense that we can perceive.
'Cause peace has lost its mass appeal
Because peace isn't as attractive to many people anymore.
Concern has fostered change of mind
Worry made us change our thinking.
Now all that's certain is a passing of time
All that is guaranteed is time moving forward.
With patience gone, now greed prevails
Since patience is no longer present, greed is taking over.
Oblivion time we set sail
Let's depart into the oblivion of time.
But it's not as bad as it may seem
But things are not as terrible as they appear.
I know a place that's found in dreams
I am familiar with a place that only exists in our dreams.
The visions in my mind let me see
The images in my head allow me to perceive.
That Heaven's gates may truly be
That it's possible that the gates to Heaven exist.
Where your inner soul is known to you
A place where you truly know who you are at your core.
And spiritual ground is captured too
And we can experience spiritual awakening in this location.
If you open your mind you'll be welcome to
If you are willing to be receptive, you will be accepted here.
I was once told that nature's plan
Someone once told me that nature has its own design.
Was God's way of looking after Man
This might be God's way of ensuring that humanity is taken care of.
That carelessness has a price to pay
But if we're reckless, we'll have to pay the ultimate price.
Now all that's certain is Judgment Day
The only certainty we can be sure of is the day of judgment.
Mortality's doom has left a trail
Death's fate has left a visible path behind it.
At this moment good seems to fail
At this point in time, goodness appears to be losing.
Selfishness has a destructive path
Our own self-centeredness will lead to our destruction.
Regret be felt in the aftermath
We will feel remorse after the devastating aftermath.
Where there's no wrong When life was strong
Somewhere where there are no errors, where life was vibrant.
Contributed by Kaelyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
JesusMyLord HeGaveItAll
The fact that this song has still not blown up shows how much of a good song it is... Truly a hidden gem.
art brown
2021 still amazing , still soul moving , still life changing.
jabbso Maldoon
Truly Epic So underated and one of the greatest sound ever!
Chris Harmon
So dope! I bought this album when it came out.
Marlon DeLancy
This is such a dope dope ass track...one of my fave 4hero jawns...Face Walsh + 4hero music = continuity!!!!!
jackbt79
amazing song,amazing album
Ur gulp
Wicked track. Who say's d&b has to be boring!?
Carlos Flores Vega
elegancia musical pura !!! JAZZ SOUL
Damian Gracia
I got put on to 4 hero in college and i've loved the music ever since
palex starks
This cd was so good,It blew my mind when i first heard it. Cosmic